25 tips to help you stay covid free
25 Tips to help you stay covid free
Here are some tips for staying safe during this pandemic . Don't be selfish .It's not only about your safety but the safety of your loved ones .
Keeping your house covid free us key , This requires having a procedure in place .
1-When shopping in large crowds wear an N95 mask and gloves . I don't mean you need this everywhere in public but you should wear one if going to Walmart or Costco ect . (Walmart almost requires a mask during normal times lol)
2- If you are stubborn , the type to never wear a mask , wear a hoodie and sunglasses. This blocks the sides and back of your neck if someone coughs or sneezes . Try not to take any breaths from your mouth as getting the virus deep into the lungs is its goal .
3- Shave . Long beards harbour bacteria .around the same %as cell phones..( *this is not everyone) ..Cut long hair on your kids ,summer is coming anyways . This may seem to be an extreme measure and not for everyone . But if you are one who is on the front lines fighting this everyday or even working servicing the public , then every little line of defence helps .
4- Keep your finger nails cut . Especially the wifey .She may not even think to cut them .
5- Designate a quarantine area outside in your garage or clean out your shed to make room . This can be a spot you can leave items that don't immediately need to enter your home after purchasing them . After three days you can bring them inside.
6- When bringing in essential items wipe all them down with Lysol wipes .If you have no wipes try buying items in packaging and remove the package and throw away . Place items in zip locks .
7- Stockup up on toiletries ,deodorant , Soaps, toothpaste ect . Buy 5-10 of each . Less trips over the next few months to grab these the better..
8-Wash all vegetables before putting into the fridge. Nothing should enter the fridge in store bought packaging or bags .
9- Wear disposable gloves when wiping the items down . dispose of after .
10-Gather up clothes that you wore out . Place every item in the washing machine . Run cycle .
11- Hop in quick shower..wash hair , head ,face neck and any other body part exposed.
12-If you have no hand sanitizer you can mix aloe with rubbing alcohol or if that's out as well you can use grain alcohol or high proof vodka ..it's better than nothing .
13- Watch even touching your mail . Remove the envelope ,wash your hands and then read your mail .
14- If you feel the need to order takeout have a procedure for this as well..bring the takeout boxes to the kitchen .Wash your hands . Remove the food from the boxes. Throw the boxes away in the garbage .Wipe the counter where the boxes were .wash your hands. Now after disposing of the takeout packaging here's the extra step. Heat up your food in the oven to cook away any germs when it was prepared . It doesn't have to be cooked long but make sure it's a high temp .
15- Try to use tap for your debit /credit as much as possible ..debit machines , bank tellers and gas pumps are the worst . Self checkouts are smart and less congested . Just make sure you bring some sanitizer after touching the screen .
16- When entering public only bring with you what you will need. No need for a big wallet just your debit card .license and some cash . The wife doesn't need her purse and the kids don't need their headphones /video games iPad ect ...
17-Avoid public transportation when everything is back up and running(April )
Bike /walk or run .
18- No more passing joints them days are dead . Jamaicans were way ahead of the game on this one..They laugh at you if you pass them a blunt.
19- Avoid sugars and sodium . Load up on the greens .
20- Get some non-gmo seeds this summer . Grow some cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers along with your 4 cannabis plants .
21- Vitamins . " Stress ease " is what the pharmacist recommended . Jamison made . It has everything you and your elders need . Vitamin C / D and zinc
22- Avoid booty calls . Iron Mike Tyson abstained for 5 years . If he can go that long I think we can go 5 weeks . If a chick hits you up late night just tell her she is deemed "non-essential " Lol..
23- No traveling. Them days are dead .
24- Don't forget to regularly Wipe down keys , debit cards , light switch /door nob /remote controls in your home . Also any PPE you wear out.
25- Get sun /fresh air and exercise. This should ideally be done on your own property . Free weights a bench and some bands and you can get a full workout in .
Bonus one * purchasing an air purifier with U.V light that kills viruses and bacteria is not a bad idea.,I recommend RespirAide . It is not cheap but very durable and long lasting . These are what is used in burn units to keep them sterile and the patients free from any contaminants and bacteria that can infect their healing skin .
Also if you are bored try doing the jobs everyone tries to avoid during their busy times . Re-grouting the bathtub , cleaning out the attic or storage ect . Even build a pantry . If anything this virus should show us all that prepping is necessary part of life going forward. Our same day deliveries and systems in place can crumble at a blink of an eye . Save some cash at home and something for home protection .
Stay safe everyone .